Embedded Casting Entries

Buzzzz4 · Feb 15, 2014

Here are the fantastic entries into the Embedded Casting Contest. Take some time to evaluate the entries for creativity of objects cast, asthetics, as well as fit and finish.

The poll will close Feb. 23 at 8 pm EST. The top 3 vote recipients will then be entered in the finalists poll which will begin Feb. 23 through Feb. 27 at 11pm EST. The winners will be revealed Feb. 28.

The poll can be found in the Contest Votes area

The prizes are as follows:

First: Silver Rollerball kit from Silver Pen Parts valued at $185
Second: Cap, Apron, Smock from TimberBits valued at $115
Third: Thompson, Mark St. Leger 5/8 Spindle Roughing Gouge from mbroberg valued at $70

Buzzzz4 · Feb 15, 2014

Entry 1

Mini Pinecones cast in a four color pour of Alumilite using Pearl-ex powders, Alumilite Dye and Mica Metal Powder. Pressurized to 80psi after casting to fill voids and clear air bubbles. 10 coats of thin CA and polished with micro-mesh to 12,000. Mounted on a gunmetal Majestic Jr. from PSI.

Buzzzz4 · Feb 15, 2014

Entry 2

Platinum Euro with Texas Thistle cast in clear PR. Reverse painted. Finished
with CA to seal exposed thistle fibers.

Buzzzz4 · Feb 15, 2014

Entry 3

This pen is made from a Worthless Resin Burl pen blank on a Chrome Postable Atrax

Buzzzz4 · Feb 15, 2014

Entry 4

Sea urchin spines are stabilized and dyed purple cast in alumilite resin. Placed on a Cigar Pen

Buzzzz4 · Feb 15, 2014

Entry 5

Specially cut bits of mylar, cardstock & other secret things, cast in alumilite. Coloration is lavender, with added metallic & macropearl powder. "Active" design is paired with simple Cigar hardware in Gunmetal finish.

Buzzzz4 · Feb 16, 2014

Etnry 6

I call it the Burl Ives because its silver and gold. Brass shavings and trimmings from drilling cartridges for pens. Molten silver swirl Pearlescence on a euro.